Comparison between Nioxin Scalp Recovery Cleanser, Medicating Shampoo For Itchy, Flaky Scalp vs. Head & Shoulders Deep Moisture Paraben Free 2In1 Dandruff Shampoo And Conditioner

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31 Ingredients 20

1
Pyrithione Zinc
1
Water
2
Water
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Cocamide Mea
4
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
4
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate
5
Cocamide Mea
5
Zinc Carbonate
6
Zinc Carbonate
6
Glycol Distearate
7
Glycol Distearate
7
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
8
Dimethicone
8
Dimethicone
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Uniqueness17 out of 31
54.8%
Uniqueness6 out of 20
30.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 31
26%
chemical
19 out of 31
61%
natural
5 out of 20
25%
chemical
15 out of 20
75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#3Sodium Lauryl Sulfate#4
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Menthol#19Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#23
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Menthol#19
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 2
Stearyl Alcohol#15Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#18Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2Sodium Lauryl Sulfate#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Nioxin Scalp Recovery Cleanser, Medicating Shampoo For Itchy, Flaky Scalp vs. Head & Shoulders Deep Moisture Paraben Free 2In1 Dandruff Shampoo And Conditioner
Position 1

#1Pyrithione Zinc

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin
Position 3

#3Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin
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#3Cocamide Mea

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a surfactant. It helps cosmetic products to remove all the sebum and dirt from your skin. Water can't dissolve sebum on its own because sebum contains oils. Surfactants help water get into sebum and wash off all the unnecessary stuff from your skin.

The component also helps to form a nice foam. The foam allows to spread the product evenly. which is important for good cleansing.

The component is researched quite well. Studies showed that it doesn't have any negative impact on human health if you apply it to your skin. It can be toxic only if you take SLS inside, but we doubt that somebody likes to drink shampoo or eat soap.

However, the component has its negative side. It can dry out skin or hair too much. You can suffer from this effect if you have dry skin. Plus it can make your hair less protected because natural sebum works like a barrier. Washing it off completely isn't the best idea.

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#4Sodium Xylene Sulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Cocamide Mea

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Zinc Carbonate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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